The Bimota YB4 IE SP motorcycle was produced in a limited run of 15 units in 1988. It features a four stroke, transverse four cylinder engine with DOHC and 5 valves per cylinder. The bike has a capacity of 749 cc and a compression ratio of 11.2:1. It also has a Weber Marelli electronic fuel injection system and CDI ignition. The motorcycle has a maximum power output of 89 kW (121 hp) at 10500 rpm and a maximum torque of 88.3 Nm (65.1 ft-lbs) at 8500 rpm. The bike has a six-speed transmission and a chain final drive.
The frame of the YB4 IE SP is made of two diagonal beams in section bar made of aluminum with internal ribbing. It has a swing arm made of aluminum and the cylinders are supported by plates bolted to the beams. The front suspension features 42mm gas telescopic forks with external adjustment for anti-dive, while the rear suspension has a gas single shock with external adjustment. The front and rear brakes consist of two 320mm discs and a single 230mm disc, respectively. The front and rear tires are 3.50-17 and 5.50-17, respectively.
The dry weight of the motorcycle is 180 kg (396.8 lbs) and it has a fuel capacity of 20 liters (5.3 US gallons). The average consumption is 6.5 l/100km (36.2 mpg). In terms of braking, the bike can come to a stop from 60-0 in 13.2 meters (43.3 feet) and from 100-0 in 36.0 meters (118.1 feet). In a standing quarter mile, the bike recorded a time of 10.8 seconds at a speed of 201.8 km/h (125.4 mph). The bike was reviewed by several motorcycle publications including Motosprint, Motorrad, and Moto.Revue, and was compared to the YB4 vs RC30 and YB4 vs FZR750R motorcycles.
Make Model: Bimota YB4 EI SP
Year: 1988
Production: 15 units
Engine: Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 5 valves per cylinder.
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